컴퓨터
Grammar & Usage
How it works
컴퓨터 is a direct loanword from English 'computer'. It functions as a singular or plural noun depending on context, and can be used with various particles to indicate its grammatical role in a sentence (e.g., -가/이 for subject, -를/을 for object).
Sample sentences
저는 새 컴퓨터를 샀어요.
I bought a new computer.
컴퓨터가 갑자기 고장 났어요.
The computer suddenly broke down.
이 컴퓨터는 성능이 아주 좋아요.
This computer has very good performance.
Quick facts
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Example
저는 새 컴퓨터를 샀어요.
I bought a new computer.
컴퓨터가 갑자기 고장 났어요.
The computer suddenly broke down.
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